Humakt

Humakt is the grim death god worshiped by the Vingkotlings. In his youth, he was trained in combat by the primordial war god, Kargan Tor. He is most well-known for having seized the sword that was Death from Eurmal the Trickster, so that someone more trustworthy could wield it.

When Orlanth, Humakt's brother, stole the sword of Death to slay Yelm, this betrayal inspired Humakt to sever any familial ties with him, as well as his other—now former—brothers: Urox, Vadrus, and Ragnaglar. Orlanth's slaying of Yelm had shattered the sword of Death and allowed the undead into the world. Humakt set out to reforge the sword and redraw the line separating the living and the dead. Once Orlanth had redeemed himself and become a king, Humakt joined him again—not as a brother, but as a sworn thane. This way, Humakt is not just the god of death and enemy of the undead, but also of war and of oaths.

While devotees of Humakt's can be found wherever Rams—and Ducks—are, particularly devoted groups of wandering Humakti also roam the Black Eel Valley, hunting undead wherever they can find them.

Ride Like the Wind[]

Humakt is only obliquely referenced in Ride Like the Wind.

When raided by Rams, or otherwise in illustrations of events dealing with them, you may occasionally see his martial followers—Humakti warriors—identifiable by the death rune on their armor pieces.

In the Heroic Combat event involving an opportunity to steal a Ram battle standard, it might be said to be empowered by the Rams' "death-dealing" god, likely meaning Humakt.

Lights Going Out[]

Humakt makes his first proper appearance in Lights Going Out.

Worship[]

In Lights Going Out, you can build a shrine, temple, or great temple to Humakt. His blessings are:

Battle Luck: Improves our chances of winning a battle
Morale: Improves the confidence of our warriors in battle
Truesword: Swords fight with the strength of two
Oath: Seals bonds between clans, allowing another ally

These are the same blessings he gave in King of Dragon Pass.

The Wand of Vestenan treasure helps devotees of Humakt, as well as Orlanth and Urox, to perform magic.

Being the god of death, Humakt prefers animal sacrifices and may not react as well to sacrifices of goods.

On the Ring[]

Putting a Humakti on the ring allows you to dedicate more magic to War at Sacred Time.

As Nobles[]

Humakt's worshipers are always dedicated warriors, strong in Combat. Kerenna and her niece, Korestene, are both particularly exceptional examples.

Humakt calls both men and women to join his cult and they are all powerful warriors. In the noble selection screens, his worshipers are marked with the Death rune.

Lore[]

Your clan ring has this to say about Humakt:

"We did not start out worshiping Humakt."
"Humakt hates the undead."
"Trickster found what he thought was a stick but was really Death. Humakt took it, so someone trustworthy would have it."
"Humakt picked up the sword to keep it from Eurmal's irresponsible hands."
"Humakt took the sword from Eurmal, so he could not wreak havoc with it."
"Humakt was Orlanth's brother, but severed this tie to become Death."
"When Humakt took up the Sword That Was Death, all life within his loins died."
"Humakt prefers to intervene in the world through the sword-arms of his warriors."
"Marriages tie us to our neighbours, and those sworn to Humakt cannot also take an oath to a spouse."
"No Humakt rite drives away walking corpses. For that, he expects us to use swords and shields."
"Humakt can make sure the dead stay dead. But Humakt is also the god of oaths."
"Humakt left Orlanth's clan as a brother and rejoined it as a thane."
"Humakt used to be Vadrus' brother, and can show me a few tricks against him."
"Humakt returned to court after alying an enemy. The dead for, waiting at the fortress gate, said, 'Vivamort sent me.'"
"Humakt is the most important death god, but he bears no ill will toward this wandering canine deity."

Myths & Rituals[]

Humakt is the protagonist of the myth Humakt Divides Life from Death, which is also the basis for his ritual, Humakt Draws the Line. The same events are also briefly mentioned in the myth Ages of Glorantha.

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